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Free POS: Is It Really Free?

In the latest and possibly the most hotly debated retail industry trend, merchant service providers (MSPs) have begun to offer free or deeply discounted POS systems as an incentive for their customers to sign a long-term payment processing agreement. But just as there’s no such thing as a free lunch, “free” POS may not really…

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All-in-One POS: Do Ergonomics Matter?

Every retailer and foodservice operator considers factors such as software and hardware capabilities when shopping for a new POS system. However, there’s an important angle that’s often overlooked, and that angle is ergonomics. Even if you’re buying one of the new, smaller all-in-one POS systems, ergonomics is a major consideration—especially for retail, restaurant, and food…